G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
29 de marzo  de 2022 
(22-2581) Página: 1/43 
Comité de Acceso a los Mercados   
 
  
RESUMEN DE LAS RESTRICCIONES A LA EXPORTACIÓN Y LAS  
FACILIDADES COMERCIALES EN RELACIÓN  
CON LA PANDEMIA DE COVID -19 
INFORME DE LA SECRETARÍA1 
Revisión  
1  INTRODUCCIÓN  
1. En su reunión del 11 de octubre de 2021, el Comité pidió a la Secretaría que preparara una 
segunda revisión del informe en el que se resumen las restricciones a la exportación y las facilidades 
comerciales2 adoptadas por los Miembros en relación con la pandemia de COVID -19. 
2. El presente informe recopila y resume la i nformación pertinente sobre las prohibiciones y 
restricciones a la exportación notificadas por los Miembros en el marco de la Decisión sobre el 
procedimiento de notificación de restricciones cuantitativas de 20123 (Decisión sobre las 
restricciones cuantit ativas), las comunicaciones notificadas por los Miembros al Comité que 
contenían información sobre las facilidades comerciales, así como otras medidas adoptadas por los 
Miembros de la OMC que habían sido recopiladas en el marco del ejercicio de vigilancia del comercio 
de la OMC y figuraban en el documento " COVID -19: Medidas que afectan al comercio de 
mercancías ".4 
3. En esta revisión se tiene en cuenta toda la información disponible al 25 de marzo de 2022. 
En los anexos 1 y 2 se ofrece una visión general de l os principales elementos de las restricciones y 
prohibiciones a la exportación y de las facilidades comerciales, respectivamente . Por otro lado, 
la lista completa de las notificaciones y comunicaciones al Comité que se han analizado en el 
presente informe figura en el documento G/MA/W/157/Rev.4.  
2  PROHIBICIONES Y RESTRICCIONES A LA EXPORTACIÓN  
4. A 25 de marzo de 2022, los Miembros han adoptado un total de 98 medidas de prohibición o 
restricción de las exportaciones como consecuencia de la pandemia de COVID -19, que bien se han 
notificado formalmente como restricción cuantitativa o han sido registradas en el ejercicio de 
vigilancia del comercio de la OMC . De ellas, 68  medidas han sido notificadas por 35 Miembros5 al 
Comité de Acceso a los Mercados de co nformidad con la Decisión sobre las restricciones 
cuantitativas . De acuerdo con el ejercicio de vigilancia del comercio, 19  Miembros han 
introducido  30 medidas adicionales . Hasta la fecha de este informe, esas medidas no se han 
notificado con  arreglo a la Decisión sobre las restricciones  cuantitativas.  
 
1 El presente documento ha sido elaborado bajo la responsabilidad de la Secretaría y se entiende 
sin perjuicio de las posiciones de los Miembro s ni de sus derechos y obligaciones en el marco del Acuerdo sobre 
la OMC.  
2 En este informe, se ha utilizado la expresión "facilidades comerciales" a fin de distinguir las medidas 
de facilitación del comercio de las medidas comprendidas en el ámbito del Ac uerdo sobre Facilitación del 
Comercio.  
3 G/L/59/Rev.1.  
4 https://www.wto.org/spanish/tratop_s/covid19_s/trade_related_goods_measure_s.htm . 
5 La Unión Europea se cuenta como un solo Miembro.  G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  5. En el anexo 1 se ofrece un resumen de los distintos elementos de esas prohibiciones y 
restricciones a las exportaciones . A fin de facilitar el análisis de esas medidas y permitir su 
comparación, se han normal izado algunos de sus elementos (por ejemplo,  el tipo de medida, los 
productos abarcados, la justificación en el marco de la OMC, etc.) . A los efectos del presente informe, 
una medida se cuenta individualmente siempre que pueda distinguirse claramente de ot ra medida 
(por ejemplo, si hay dos instrumentos jurídicos nacionales claramente diferenciados) . La prórroga, 
modificación o terminación de una medida original no se cuenta como una nueva medida . 
Las notificaciones de restricciones cuantitativas tienen un f ormato estructurado y, por tanto, la 
información que se obtiene de ellas es comparable en la mayoría de los casos . Esa comparabilidad 
es ligeramente menor en el caso de la información obtenida en el marco del ejercicio de vigilancia 
del comercio y, por tan to, la definición de las medidas que se han extraído de esa fuente podría 
variar en cuanto a su alcance, así como la información sobre las modificaciones y prórrogas.  
2.1  Tipos de medidas  
6. La mayor parte de las 98 medidas de restricción de las exportaciones int roducidas por los 
Miembros en respuesta a la COVID -19 ha adoptado la forma de prohibiciones totales de las 
exportaciones (el 36 %), a las que siguen las restricciones a la exportación en forma de regímenes 
de licencias de exportación no automáticas (el 18 %) y las prohibiciones condicionales (el 15 %).6 
Las restricciones a la exportación mencionadas en el contexto del ejercicio de vigilancia del comercio, 
para las que no existen categorías de medidas normalizadas, representan el 29 % de todas las 
medidas . Se han adoptado dos medidas en forma de contingente global para las exportaciones . 
Véase el gráfico 1.  
Gráfico 1. Prohibiciones o restricciones a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
por tipo de medida (%) 
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
2.2  Fechas de introducción de las medidas  
7. Los Miembros introdujeron la gran mayoría de las medidas de prohibición y restricción de las 
exportaciones entre enero y abril de 2020 (67 de las 98 medidas), período que coincide con la 
declaraci ón de pandemia por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (11 de marzo de 2020) y con los 
consiguientes confinamientos y otras medidas sanitarias impuestas por los Miembros en respuesta 
a la COVID -19. Según se constata, desde julio de 2020 solo se introdujero n 14 nuevas medidas de 
restricción de las exportaciones . Diez medidas no contienen información sobre la entrada en vigor o 
tienen varias fechas de inicio de las medidas . Véase el gráfico  2. 
 
6 Los tipos de medidas se basan en la lista que figura en el anexo 2 de la Decisión sobre las 
restricciones cuantitativas, G/L/59/Rev.1. Véase el anexo 3.  
G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  Gráfico 2. Prohibiciones o restricciones  a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
fechas de introducción de las medidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
2.3  Duración de las medidas  
8. Para gran parte de las medidas de restricción de las exportaciones adoptadas por los Miembros 
no se proporciona info rmación completa sobre su duración . En el caso de las 98 medidas del conjunto 
de datos, en 33 no hay ninguna indicación sobre la duración prevista o el Miembro en cuestión 
no presentó ninguna comunicación posterior que confirmara la expiración o la interru pción de la 
medida . En el caso de las 65  medidas de las que se dispone de información, la mayoría de las 
restricciones estuvo vigente menos de 90 días (es decir, menos de tres meses), seguido 
por 16 medidas que estuvieron vigentes entre 181 y 270 días . Véase el gráfico 3.  
Gráfico 3. Prohibiciones o restricciones a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
por duración de las medidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
2.4  Evolución del número de medidas en vigor, por fecha  
9. A partir de la información sobre la fecha de introducción de las medidas (sección 2.2) y su 
duración (sección 2.3), se puede hacer un seguimiento del número de medidas que estaban en vigor 
en una fecha determinada y su evolución . La información disponible indica que en e l punto máximo 
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- -2 1 1 1 6 4 Ene. 2020
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Dic. 2020
Ene. 2021
Feb. 2021
Mar. 2021
Abr. 2021
May. 2021
Jun. 2021
Jul. 2021
Ene. 2022
Feb. 2022
Mar. 2022
No especificado
Varias fechasN°de medidas
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1316
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<90 días 90-180 días 181-270 días 271-365 días >365 días No especificadoN°de medidasG/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  de la pandemia, a finales de abril de  2020, estaban en vigor 71  medidas de restricción de las 
exportaciones, cifra que posteriormente fue disminuyendo de manera constante . A fecha de febrero 
de 2022, casi dos años después del máximo alcanzad o, parecen seguir en vigor 32 medidas de 
restricción de las exportaciones . Véase el gráfico  4. 
Gráfico 4. Prohibiciones o restricciones a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
situación actual de las medidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
2.5  Productos abarcados  
10. Al examinar los tipos de productos abarcados por las medidas, puede observarse una ligera 
modificación durante la pandemia . En 2022, la pandemia de COVID -19 ya no se cita como motivo 
de las restricciones aplicadas a productos alimenticios y las medidas relativas a los equipos de 
protección personal y los antisépticos y desinfectantes parecen desempeñar un papel menor en esta 
etapa . Sin embargo, algunos productos, tales como productos farmacéuticos, dispositivos y eq uipos 
médicos, otros suministros médicos, kits para pruebas de COVID -19 y vacunas, parecen estar tan 
restringidos como en los seis primeros meses de 2020. E sto parece indicar que siguen existiendo 
penurias mundiales de estos productos.  
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fecha indicadaG/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  Gráfico 5. Prohibiciones o restricciones a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
por productos abarcados  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
2.6  Justificaciones de la OMC citadas  
11. En el caso de las restricciones y prohibiciones a la exportación que se ha n notificado en virtud 
de la Decisión sobre las restricciones cuantitativas, los Miembros han facilitado información sobre su 
justificación con arreglo a las normas de la OMC . Para justificar la introducción de casi la mitad de 
las 98 medidas relativas a r estricciones cuantitativas notificadas, los Miembros citaron el 
artículo  XI.2 a) y el artículo XX b) del GATT de 1994, que se refieren respectivamente a las 
prohibiciones o restricciones a las exportaciones aplicadas temporalmente para prevenir o remediar 
una escasez aguda de productos alimenticios o de otros productos esenciales para la parte 
exportadora y a las medidas necesarias para proteger la vida y la salud de las personas y de los 
animales o para preservar los vegetales . Los Miembros citaron exclusi vamente el artículo  XI.2 a) del 
GATT de 1994 para el 16 % de las medidas . En el resto de los casos se aludió a otros objetivos de 
política, como la protección de la vida y la salud de las personas o la protección de los intereses 
esenciales de seguridad, si n mencionar disposiciones específicas de la  OMC, o no se dio ninguna 
justificación . No se dispone de información a este respecto para las 30 medidas extraídas del ejercicio 
de vigilancia comercial . Véase el gráfico  6. 
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Protección facial y ocular
Prendas de protección
Antisépticos/desinfectantes
Guantes
Productos farmacéuticos
Otros suministros médicos
Productos alimenticios
Dispositivos y equipos médicos
Equipos de pruebas (test) de la COVID-19
Otros
Vacunas
En vigor en los 6 primeros meses de 2020 En vigor en marzo de 2022G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  Gráfico 6. Prohibiciones o restricciones a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
por justificación de la OMC citada  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
2.7  Situación actual de las medidas  
12. Sobre la base de la información disponible, en marzo de  2022 se puede observar una  ligera 
reducción de las medidas en vigor, en comparación con la situación en octubre de 2021, cuando 
se publicó la versión anterior del presente informe . Sin embargo, un tercio de las prohibiciones y 
restricciones a la exportación (el 33 %), tanto las noti ficadas como restricciones cuantitativas como 
las extraídas de la labor de vigilancia del comercio, sigue en vigor a 25 de marzo de 2022. 
Las restantes medidas han expirado según se indicó en la notificación inicial (el 39 %), o el Miembro 
pertinente presen tó una notificación para informar a los demás Miembros sobre la terminación de la 
medida (el 28 %). Véase el gráfico 7.  
Gráfico 7. Prohibiciones o restricciones a la exportación en respuesta a la CO VID 19, 
situación actual de las m edidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
3  RESUMEN DE LAS COMUNICACIONES CON FACILIDADES COMERCIALES  
13. En el anexo 2 figura un resumen del contenido de todas las comunicaciones con facilidades 
comerciales introducidas por los Miembros en respuesta a la COVID -19 que se han presentado al 
Comité de Acceso a los Mercados, así como las facilidades comerciales recopiladas en el contexto 
del ejercicio de vigilancia del comercio . A diferencia de las prohibiciones y restricciones a la 
exportación descritas en la sección  2, que se presentaron en cumplimiento de la prescripción de 
Artículos XI.2 a) 
y XX b) del GATT
26%
Artículo XI.2 a) 
del GATT
16%
Protección de la 
vida o la salud de 
las personas e 
intereses 
esenciales en 
materia de 
seguridad, entre 
otras cosas
1% Protección de la 
vida o la salud de 
las personas, 
entre otras cosas
9%Artículo XX b) del 
GATT
6%No disponible
31%Artículos XI y XX 
del GATT
7%Artículo XX i) del 
GATT
3%Artículos XI.2 a) 
y XXI b) iii) del 
GATT
1%
Terminación 
notificada
28%
En vigor 
33%Expirada
39%Terminación 
notificada
29%
En vigor
41%Expirada 
30%Octubre 2021
Marzo 2022G/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  notificación establecida en la Decisión sobre las restricciones cuantitativas, estas comunicaciones 
han sido presentadas voluntariamente por los Miembros con fines de transparencia.  
14. A 25 de marzo de 2022, 14 Miembros habían presentado al Comité de Acceso a los Mercados 
un total de 26 comunicaciones con 41 facilidades comerciales, es decir, dos comunicaciones más 
desde la versión anterior del presente informe publicada en octubre de 2021. A  fin de facilitar el 
análisis, y si la información disponible lo permite, se han normalizado algunos de los elementos 
contenidos en las comunicaciones (por ejemplo, los tipos de medidas) para su comparación . 
La información adicional recopilada por la Secre taría en el contexto del ejercicio de vigilancia del 
comercio7 contiene otras 128  facilidades comerciales . De ellas, 19 medidas han sido notificadas a 
otros comités de la OMC, como el Comité de Facilitación del Comercio (14 medidas), el Comité de 
Prácticas Antidumping (dos medidas), el Comité de Licencias de Importación (una medida) y el 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio (una medida).  
3.1  Tipos de medidas  
15. Las medidas relacionadas con los impuestos encaminadas a reducir el precio de las 
importac iones esenciales, lo cual aumenta su asequibilidad y disponibilidad, representan algo más 
de tres cuartos de las facilidades comerciales . Por ejemplo, más del 50 % de esas medidas eliminó, 
eximió o suspendió el pago de los derechos de aduana (aranceles) con  respecto a la importación de 
productos que se consideraban "esenciales" para luchar contra la pandemia de  COVID -19 
(el 54,6%). Además, varios Miembros eliminaron, eximieron o suspendieron el pago de otros 
impuestos y/o derechos, como el impuesto sobre el valor añadido, con respecto a esos productos 
"esenciales" (el 14,8 %). Con el fin de proporcionar liquidez a los importadores, algunos Miembros 
también decidieron aplazar el pago de los aranceles y otros impuestos con respecto a todos los 
productos importad os (el 6 % de las medidas).  
16. Aparte de las medidas relacionadas con los impuestos, aproximadamente el 20 % de las 
facilidades comerciales tenía por objeto simplificar o agilizar los procedimientos aduaneros, 
por ejemplo mediante la introducción de procedimien tos de despacho de aduana simplificados o 
acelerados (el 5,5 %), tales como el establecimiento de canales verdes para dar prioridad a la 
importación de productos esenciales, y la simplificación o eliminación de determinados 
procedimientos (el 14,8 %). Por último, aproximadamente el 4,4 % de las medidas se inscribirían en 
otras categorías, como el establecimiento de procedimientos especiales para la importación de 
donaciones (mercancías de socorro) o el compromiso de abstenerse de imponer prohibiciones o 
restri cciones a la exportación de productos "esenciales" . Véase el gráfico 8.  
Gráfico 8. Facilidades comerciales en relación con la COVID -19, por tipos de medidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
 
7 La sección sobre la COVID -19 de la página web de la OMC incluye una subsección titulada "COVID -19: 
Medidas que afectan al comercio de mercancías". Véase 
https://www.wto.org/spanish/tratop_s/covid19_s/trade_related_goods_measure_s.htm . 
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  3.2  Duración de las medidas  
17. La mayoría de las  facilidades comerciales parece tener carácter temporal . Sin embargo, debe 
señalarse que en 82  casos la información sobre la duración prevista de la medida es incompleta o 
no está disponible . En el caso de las medidas para las que los Miembros sí facilitaron información, 
al parecer la mayoría ha estado en vigor entre 180 y 365 días (es decir, entre  seis meses y un año), 
seguidas de las que estuvieron en vigor hasta seis meses y algunas medidas con una duración 
superior . La medida con una duración m ás corta se mantuvo en vigor durante solo nueve días, 
mientras que la que tiene una duración más larga se prevé que esté en vigor durante 987  días. 
También cabe mencionar que algunas de las medidas se describieron como facilidades comerciales 
"permanentes"  para promover el comercio de productos "esenciales" en la lucha contra la pandemia 
de COVID -19. Véase el gráfico 9.  
Gráfico 9. Facilidades comerciales en relación con la COVID -19, por duración de las 
medidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
3.3  Productos abarcados  
18. Las principales categorías de productos abarcados por las facilidades comerciales parecen ser 
de naturaleza similar a las de los productos sujetos a las prohibiciones y restricciones a la exportación 
analizadas en la sección 2. Cuarenta y siete Miembros adoptaron medidas para simplificar la 
importación de equipos de protección personal, que abarcan las categorías de dispositivos de 
protección facial y de los ojos (por  ejemplo, mascarillas faciales, protectores faciales y gafas  
[anteojos] protectoras y de seguridad), prendas de vestir de protección y guantes . Les siguen las 
medidas relativas a los distintos tipos de antisépticos y desinfectantes, incluidos los distintos tipos 
de alcohol utilizados en la elaboración de esos produ ctos. Resulta interesante que un Miembro de 
la OMC utilizara la lista indicativa de insumos para las vacunas contra la COVID -198 para definir 
14 productos que podían acogerse a la suspensión de los aranceles . Véase el gráfico 10.  
 
8 https://www.wto.org/spanish/tratop_s/c ovid19_s/vaccine_inputs_report_s.pdf . 
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Duración de las medidasG/MA/W/168/Rev.2  
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  Gráfico 10. Facilidades comerciales en relación con la COVID -19, por tipos de productos 
(número de Miembros)  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
3.4  Situación actual  
19. Según la información disponible, el 41 % de las facilidades comerciales parece haber expirado, 
mientras que el 15 % se mantiene en vigor en la fecha del presente informe . No obstante, no se 
dispone de información sobre la situación actual de casi el 50 % de las medidas incluidas en el 
conjunto de datos . Véase el gráfico 11.  
Gráfico 11. Facilidades comerciales en relación con la COVID -19, por situación actual de 
las medidas  
 
Fuente:  Secretaría de la OMC.  
 
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1Protección facial y ocular
Prendas de protección
Guantes
Antisépticos/desinfectantes
Dispositivos y equipos médicos
Equipos de pruebas (test) de la COVID-19
Otros suministros médicos
Productos farmacéuticos
Jabón
Vacunas
No especificado
Productos alimenticios
Todos los productos
Otros productos
Productos esenciales contra la COVID-19
Insumos para vacunas contra la COVID-19Equipos de
protección
personal
Expirada
41%En vigor
15%Información 
insuficiente
44%  
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ANNEX 11 
EXPORT PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC  
Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
Albania  CP-X 08.03.2020  485 − Face and eye protection  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Toilet paper  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified: 
G/MA/QR/N/ALB/1/Add.2: QR 1  
Argentina  NAL-X 28.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/ARG/2: QR 19  
NAL-X 20.03.2020  132 − Medical devices and equipment  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/ARG/2: QR 19  
NA 19.04.2021  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 29.04.2021  Unspecified  − Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Australia  CP-X 18.03.2020  256 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.1  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.2  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/4/Add.3: QR 1  
 CP-X 08.01.2022  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/Add.3: QR 1  
Bahrain, Kingdom 
of P-X, 
NAL-X 25.02.2020  406 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1/Add.2  
Bangladesh  P-X 12.03.2020  21 − Face and eye protection  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BGD/1: QR 1 -2 
Brazil  CP-X 24.04.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add/2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add.2: QR 1  
NAL-X 18.03.2020  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add/2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add.2: QR 2  
NAL-X 20.03.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add/2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/BRA/2/Add.2: QR 3  
 
1 Este anexo solamente está disponible en inglés.  
2 "In force according to" indicates that either no termination date has been given, or it hasn't been reached yet. "Expired acco rding to" indicates that the measure is 
terminated according to the end date that was provided in the notification or based on information available in the Trade Mon itoring Exercise. "Termination notified" indicates that a 
notification notified the termination of the measure.    
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Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
 NA 06.02.2021  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  
− Vaccines  NA  In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Cambodia  NA 05.04.2020  45 − Foodstuffs  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
NA 30.03.2020  77 − COVID -19 Test kits  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring  
Colombia  CP-X 23.03.2020  184 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Soap  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/COL/1: QR 1  
CP-X 23.03.2020  184 − Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/COL/1: QR 2  
Côte d'Ivoire  NA Unspecified  Unspecified  − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring  
Costa Rica  NAL-X 10.04.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/CRI/3/Add.2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/CRI/4: QR 18  
Ecuador  P-X 11.03.2020  404 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves3 
− Pharmaceuticals3 
− Protective garments3 
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants3 
− Soap3 
− Other medical supplies3 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/ECU/1/Add.1: QR 1  
Egypt  P-X 28.03.2020  283 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.1  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2: QR 1  
P-X 17.03.2020  185 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.1  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2  
P-X 17.03.2020  184 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.1  
 Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1/Rev.1/Add.2  
 NA 15.07.2021  364 − Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
El Salvador  P-X 26.03.2020  280 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/SLV/1: QR 1  
European Union  NAL-X 15.03.2020  71 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.2  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.3  
 
3 According to Ecua dor's notification, this product category was prohibited for exports until 25 June 2020 only.    
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Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
NAL-X 31.01.2021  242 − Vaccines  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.2  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.3  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/4  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/6  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/7  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/7: QR 1  
European Union: 
Bulgaria4 NA 10.03.2021  51 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Bulgaria4 NA 20.03.2020  55 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Cyprus4 CP-X unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.5  
European Union: 
Czech Republic4 NA 02.04.2020  46 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Czech Republic4 NA 05.03.2020  46 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Estonia4 P-X unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add/3: QR 2  
European Union: 
France4 P-X 11.03.2020  61 − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.5  
European Union: 
Greece4 P-X 13.04.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  
− Vaccines  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/4/Add.3: QR 4  
European Union: 
Hungary4 P-X 11.12.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/5: QR 3  
European Union: 
Latvia4 NA unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Netherlands4 NA 23.03.2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
European Union: 
Romania4 NA 01.04.2020  15 − Foodstuffs  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 CP-X 23.04.2020  Unspecified  − Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add/5: QR 4  
European Union: 
Slovak Republic4 CP-X 16.03.2020  22 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Other medical supplies  Protection of human 
life or health, inter 
alia - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/EU/5/Add.5  
 
4 Measure taken by this member of the European Union only.    
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Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
The Gambia  P-X 31.03.2020  107 − Foodstuffs  
• Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/GMB/1: QR1  
Georgia  CP-X 03.04.2020  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2/Add.2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2/Add.2: QR 1  
Honduras  NA 30.03.2020  149 − Foodstuffs  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Hong Kong, 
China  CP-X Several dates 
in Q2 2020  365 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Expired according 
to:G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5: QR28  
India  P-X 01.06.2020  136 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR34  
P-X 22.06.2020  183 − Gloves  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR37  
CP-X 10.06.2020  Unspecified  − COVID -19 Test kits;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR38  
P-X 18.08.2020  Unspecified  − Protective garments;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR54  
P-X 16.05.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR59  
P-X 24.03.2020  133 − Medical devices and equipment;  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR60  
CP-X 22.06.2020  183 − Face and eye protection  Article XI & Article 
XX of GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/IND/3: QR61  
NA Several dates 
since January 
2020  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals;  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Indonesia  NA 18.03.2020  104 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Israel  NAL-X 04.05.2020  210 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add .1 
G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.2  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/ISR/1/Add.2: QR 1  
 
Kazakhstan  P-X 24.03.2020  190 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2: QR9  
 P-X 11.05.2020  184 − Miscellaneous  Article XX(i) of the 
GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2: QR11  
 P-X 02.04.2020  59 − Foodstuffs  Article XX(i) of the 
GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2/Add.1: QR1  
 GQ-X 02.04.2020  59 − Foodstuffs  Article XX(i) of the 
GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KAZ/3/Rev.2/Add.1: QR2    
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Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
Korea, Rep. of  CP-X, P-X  06.03.2020  217 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.2  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.3  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.4  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/2/Add.5  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/KOR/3/Add.1  
Kyrgyz Republic  P-X 22.03.2020  184 − Foodstuffs  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add.1: QR 1  
P-X 12.04.2021  185 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  
− Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add/7: QR 1  
P-X 08.07.2021  184 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add/9: QR 1  
P-X 09.02.2022  181 − COVID -19 Test kits  
− Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  
− Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/KGZ/1/Add/14: QR 1  
Malaysia  P-X 20.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection;  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1/Add.1: QR1  
Moldova, Rep. of  P-X 11.03.2020  173 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/MDA/1/Add.2: QR 1  
 P-X 01.03.2022  Unspecified  − Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  
− Pharmaceuticals  Article XI:2(a) and 
XXI(b)(iii) of the 
GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/MDA/2/Add/2: QR 1  
Morocco  NA 15.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Myanmar  NA 01.05.2020  152 − Foodstuffs  NA Extension notified:  
G/AG/N/MYN /21/Add.1  Expired according to:  
G/AG/N/MYN/21/Add.1  
North Macedonia  P-X 20.03.2020  41 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/MKD/1: QR 1  
Norway  NAL-X 15.03.2020  72 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/NOR/1/Add.1: QR 1  
Oman  NA 29.02.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Pakistan  NA 24.03.2020  77 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 09.04.2020  168 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise    
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Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
Paraguay  NAL-X 17.03.2020  365 − Face and eye protection  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/PRY/1/Add.1  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/PRY/1/Add.1: QR 1  
NA 05.04.2021  365 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Peru NAL-X 09.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/PER/2: QR 1  
Russian 
Federation  P-X 24/03/2020  190 − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Other medical supplies  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/RUS/5: QR1  
 P-X 31/03/2020  91 − Foodstuffs  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  - Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/RUS/5: QR2  
Saudi Arabia, 
Kingdom of  P-X 04.02.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Vaccines  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/SAU/1: QR 1  
South Africa  NA 27.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Protective garments  
− Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
− Vaccines  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Sri Lanka  NA 20.03.2020  22 − Face and eye protection  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 11.06.2021  Unspecified  − Medical devices and equipment  
− Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Switzerland  NAL-X 16.03.2020  97 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Pharmaceuticals  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/CHE/3: QR 19  
Chinese Taipei  NA 24/01/2020  158 − Face and eye protection  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Thailand  P-X 26.03.2020  35 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.3  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add.3: QR 1  
P-X 05.02.2020  731 − Face and eye protection  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add/4  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add/6  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/THA/2/Add/6: QR 1  
Turkey  NAL-X 04.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/TUR/2/Add.2: QR 1  
NAL-X 18.03.2020  Unspecified  − Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/TUR/2/Add.2    
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Member  Measure 
type First 
introduced 
on 
(date)  Duration 
(days)  Covered products  Justification cited  Notification of extension/ 
modification  Current status2 
Ukraine  NAL-X, 
P-X 14.03.2020  140 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Extension notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.5  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.6  Expired according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.6: QR 1  
NAL-X, 
P-X 25.03.2020  51 − Sanitizers/Disinfectants  Article XI:2(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/UKR/4/Add.2  
United Kingdom  CP-X unspecified  Unspecified  − Pharmaceuticals  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Modification notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/GBR/1/Add.1  In force according to:  
G/MA/QR/N/GBR/1/Add.1:  QR 1 
United States  NAL-X 07.04.2020  449 − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  Protection of human 
life or health and 
essential security 
interests, inter alia  Modification and extension 
notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/USA/4/Add.2  
G/MA/QR/N/USA/5/Add.1  Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/USA/5/Add.2: QR 1  
Viet Nam  GQ-X 10.04.2020  20 − Foodstuffs  Article XI:2(a) of 
the GATT  - Termination notified:  
G/MA/QR/N/VNM/1: QR 1  
 NA 11/03/2020  49 − Face and eye protection  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
 NA 15/04/2020  20 − Pharmaceuticals  NA - Expired according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise  
Zimbabwe  NA 30.03.2020  Unspecified  − Face and eye protection  
− Gloves  
− Medical devices and equipment  
− Protective garments  
− Other medical supplies  NA - In force according to:  
WTO Trade Monitoring Exercise    
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ANNEX 21 
TRADE EASING MEASURES RELATING TO THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC  
Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Argentina  Certain products (e.g. medical equipment and 
personal protective equipment) eliminated from the 
list requiring non -automatic import licensing 
requirements (15 tariff lines at 8 -digit level, in NCM 
Chapters 22; 38; 62; 63; 65; 90), due to the 
COVID -19 pande mic 19.03.2020  Permanent  Face and eye protection  
Medical devices and equipment  
Other medical supplies  
Protective garments  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants   In force  
 Import of certain products temporary exempted 
from VAT (NCM  Chapters 22; 29; 38; 39; 40; 63; 
65; 84; 90; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  15.04.2020  60 Face and eye protection  
Gloves  
Medical devices and equipment  
Other medical supplies  
Protective garments  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 On 21 March 2020, temporary suspension of the 
anti-dumping duties on imports of hypodermic 
syringes of plastic, disposable, sterile, with or 
without needles (NCM 90183111; 90183119) from 
China (investigation initiated on 
15 September  2009 and definitive duty imposed on 
15 March 2011)  21.03.2020  Unspecified  Medical devices and equipment  
Other medical supplies   In force  
On 24 March 2020, temporary suspension of the 
anti-dumping duties on imports of parenteral 
solutions (NCM  30049099) from Brazil and Mexico 
(investigation initiated on 29 June 2018 and 
definitive duty imposed on 2 December 2019)  24.03.2020  Unspecified  Sanitizers/Disinfectants   In force  
Temporary authorization to exceptionally accept 
documents of origin in electronic form for 
accreditation and to determine the origin of 
imported goods, and to access tariff preferences 
that are part of preferential agreements signed by 
Argentina (LAIA, Isr ael, Egypt and SACU) 
Presentation of original format to Customs not 
required, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  08.04.2020  Unspecified  All products   In force  
Temporary elimination of export duties (derechos 
de exportación ) on raw hides and skins, leather 
and furskins, due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
(41012000; 41015010; 41015020; 41015030; 
41019010; 41019020; 41019030; 41021000; 
41039000)  20.10.2020  72 Other products   Expired  
 
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of export duties ( derechos 
de exportación) on raw hides and skins, leather 
and furskins, due to the COVID -19 pandemic (NCM 
41012000; 41015010; 41015020; 41015030; 
41019010; 41019020; 41019030; 41021000; 
41039000)  23.06.2020  60 Other products   Expired  
Temporary elimination of export licensing 
requirement on certain pharmaceutical products 
(NCM 30049069; 30049095), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  19.04.2020  Unspecified  Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   In force  
Temporary elimination of export licensing 
requirement on oxygen and containers for 
compressed or liquified gas, of iron or steel (NCM 
28044000; 73110000), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  29.04.2021  Unspecified  Other medical supplies   In force  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (NCM Chapters 22; 29; 30; 38; 39; 40; 
63; 65; 84; 90; 94), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from the 
statistical fee (tasa de estadística)  03.04.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective  garments  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants   In force  
Temporary suspension of certain customs 
processing deadlines (plazos operativos) and 
procedures, during the validity of the provisions of 
Decree No 298/2020 and its amending regulations 
(suspension of administrative deadlines)  30.05.2020  183 Unspecified   Expired  
Temporary suspension until 1 October 2020 of the 
requirement to submit the Sworn Declaration of 
Product Composition (Declaración Jurada de 
Composición de Productos "DJCP"), pursuant to 
Secretariat of Trade (SC) Resolution No 404/2016 
and the amendments thereto, for the products 
falling under the following MERCOSUR Common 
Nomenclature (NCM/SA) tariff headings : 
62101000; 63079010; 63079090; 65050022, due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  03.04.2020  60 - Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments   Expired  
Temporary waiving of export duties (60 days) 
through the sworn export declaration, for micro, 
small and medium -sized enterprises (MSME) 
registered in the MSME National Register  08.06.2020  60 Unspecified   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Australia  Temporary tariff concession (elimination of customs 
duties)  
(G/MA/W/152)  01.05.2020  880 days  
(until 30.06.2022)  Medical or hygiene products to 
combat COVID -19, including:  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
- Other medical supplies (viral 
transport media)  On 29.07.2020, the 
measures were extended 
until 31.12.2020  
(G/MA/W/152/Add.1)  
 
On 14.1 2.2020, the 
measure was extended 
until 30.06.2021  
(G/MA/W/165)  
 
On 01.07.2020, the 
measure was extended 
until 30.06.2022  
(G/MA/W/165/Add.1)  In force  
 Refunds for customs duties paid on prescribed 
goods imported from 01.02.2020  
(G/MA/W/152)  01.05.2020  244 days  Medical or hygiene products to 
combat COVID -19, including:  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
- Other medical supplies (viral 
transport media)   Expired  
Bangladesh  Elimination of MFN applied duties (G/MA/W/156)  
Elimination of other taxes, including the regulatory 
duty (RD), supplementary duty (SD), value added 
tax (VAT), advanced tax (AT) and advanced income 
tax (AIT) (G/MA/W/156)  
Special conditions to benefit from these 
eliminations w ere added on 30.06.2020 
(G/MA/W/159). For example, an importer must be 
an Import Registration Certificate (IRC) holder of 
the pharmaceutical industry or IRC holder of the 
medical instruments manufacture.  22.03.2020  192 days  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
 
List of covered products extended on 
30.06.2020 to include:  
- parts of Face and eye protection 
(e.g. filaments, fabrics, ear bands 
for masks, etc.)  
- Medical devices and equipment.  
(G/MA/W/159)  On 30.06.2020, the 
measures were extended 
until 30.09.2020  
(G/MA/W/159)  Expired  
 Extension of the usance period for imports of: (i) 
life saving products; (ii) agricultural implements 
and chemical fertilizers; and (iii) inputs imported 
by industries Bill of entry submission period 
extended from 120 days to 180 days, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020  90 Unspecified   Expired  
Bolivia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
pharmaceutical products, protective equipment and 
medical supplies (HS Chapters 17; 22; 25; 28; 29; 
30; 35; 38; 40; 48; 61; 62; 65; 73; 90), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  29.04.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Foodstuffs  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Temporary elimination of import tariffs on vaccines 
essential in combatting COVID -19 01.01.2021  364 Vaccines   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on wheat 
and meslin (HS 1001), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  08.04.2020  730 - Foodstuffs   In force  
Brazil  On 26 March 2020 temporary suspension of the 
anti-dumping duties on vacuum plastic tubes for 
blood collection imported from Germany, the 
United Kingdom and the United States; and on and 
syringes imported from China (NCM  38220090; 
39269040; 90183999; 90183111; 90183119), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  26.03.2020  188 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Other medical  supplies  
- Protective garments   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import licensing 
requirements on certain products (dispensa de 
licenciamento de anuência da Subsecretaria de 
Operaçðes de Comércio Exterior "SUEXT") used in 
the treatment of COVID -19 (NCM 39211390; 
55032010; 62101000; 90189010)  20.03.2020  Unspecified  - Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import licensing 
requirements on certain products (e .g. vacuum 
plastic tubes for blood collection and syringes) 
(NCM  38220090; 39269040; 90183999; 
90183111; 90183119), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  23.03.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Other medical  supplies   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment (NCM  Chapters 17; 
22; 25; 28; 29; 30; 33; 34; 37; 38; 39; 40; 48; 
55; 56; 59; 61; 62; 63; 65; 70; 72; 73; 76; 84; 
85; 87; 90; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  18.03.2020  196 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
- Vaccines   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of the IPI (Imposto sobre 
Produtos Industrializados) internal industrial tax on 
certain products (NCM  22072019; 38089411; 
38089419; 38089429; 39262000; 39269040; 
39269090; 39269090; 40151900; 73262000; 
90049020; 90049090; 90181980; 90183923; 
90183999; 901920; 90200090; 90251110), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020  213 - Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Temporary exemption from the requirement of 
inexistence of national production for the import of 
used pulmonary ventilators, vital signs monitors, 
infusion pumps, oximeters and capnographs and 
stretchers for the transport of patients, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  11.05.2020  Unspecified  Medical devices and equipment   Unspecified  
Canada  Waiver of tariffs on goods imported by or on behalf 
of public health agencies, hospitals and testing 
sites, and first response organizations 
(G/MA/W/145)  16.03.2020  Unspecified  All products imported by covered 
entities, including:  
- Essential medical supplies 
(undefined)  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments  Confirmed continuation 
of the measure on 
11.05.2020 
(G/MA/W/153)  In force    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Waiver of sales tax on goods imported by or on 
behalf of public health agencies, hospitals and 
testing sites, and first response organizations 
(G/MA/W/145)  16.03.2020  Unspecified  All products imported by covered 
entities, including:  
- Essential medical supplies 
(undefined)  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments   In force  
 Expedited customs clearance procedures, where 
possible  
(G/MA/W/145)  16.03.2020  Unspecified  All products imported by covered 
entities, including:  
- Essential medical supplies 
(undefined)  
- Face and eye protection  
- Protective garments   In force  
 Deferral of payment of import duties and the Goods 
and Services Tax (GST) for March, April, and May 
to 30 June 2020. (G/MA/W/145)  27.03.2020  95 days  All products   Expired  
 Waiver of customs duties  
(G/MA/W/153)  05.05.2020  Unspecified  Specified medical supplies, including:  
- COVID -19 test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
- Other medical supplies  
 
(Canada's list was based on the 
WCO-WHO indicative list plus 
classification guidance by the Canada 
Border Services Agency)   In force  
Chad  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (HS Chapters 10; 11; 15; 19; 22; 25; 28; 
30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 73; 84; 90), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  24.04.2020  251 COVID -19 Test kits  
Face and eye protection  
Gloves  
Medical devices and equipment  
Protective garments  
Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
Soap   Expired  
Chile  Non-requirement of certain documents to facilitate 
imports & exports; non imposition of fines for 
modification of customs documents (G/MA/W/148)  11.02.2020  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Simplification of customs procedures and 
postponement of certain deadlines (G/MA/W/148)  18.03.2020  Unspecified  All products  Supplemented on 
26.03.2020 
(G/MA/W/148)  
 
Amended on 01.04.2020 
(G/MA/W/148/Add.1)  Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Priority for the importation of and donation of 
inputs critical for the management, diagnosis and 
treatment of COVID -19 
(G/MA/W/148)  26.03.2020  Unspecified  
 Products declared as critical inputs 
by the Health Authority  Supplemented on 
08.04.2020 
(G/MA/W/148 ) Unspecified  
 
 
 Established procedures for donated goods in a state 
of emergency (relief goods) (G/MA/W/148/Add.1)  13.04.2020  Unspecified  
 All products   Unspecified  
 Temporary deferral of VAT payment on imports for 
SMEs, under certain conditions, due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  17.04.2020  Unspecified  Face and eye protection   Unspecified  
China  A total of 9 facilitation measures regarding 3 
categories of agricultural administrative approval 
(license renewal, simplification of approval 
procedure, and optimization of approval process)  12.02.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Actively guiding and encouraging enterprises to 
apply for import and export licenses in a paperless 
way; further simplifying the materials required for 
the paperless application for import and export 
licenses; optimizing the application and updating 
processes of electronic keys, and encouraging 
enterprises to apply for and updating electronic 
keys online  06.02.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Announcement by the Ministry of Commerce, the 
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 
the National Health Commission and the National 
Medical Products Administration on publication of 
the List of COVID -19 vaccines for exportation In 
order to ensure the smooth exportation of COVID -
19 vaccines and support international cooperation 
on fighting the epidemic, the COVID -19 vaccines 
approved or conditionally approved by the National 
Medical Products Admin istration "NMPA" are hereby 
included in the "List of COVID -19 Vaccines for  Unspecified  Unspecified  Vaccines   Unspecified  
Exportation (developed and manufactured by 
Chinese enterprises) The list will be dynamically 
adjusted in due course according to NMPA 
marketing authorizations       
Trade facilitation measures through the holding of 
the 127th Canton International Fair online, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  15.06.2020  9 Unspecified   Expired  
Colombia  Elimination of MFN customs duties (G/MA/W/146)  16.03.2020 and 
22.03.2020  190 days  
(until 22.09.2020)  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
    - Other products (including chemical 
products, inputs for water 
sanitation and certain aviation 
devices)    
Elimination of MFN customs duties 
(G/MA/W/146/Add.1)  07.04.2020  84 days  
(until 30.06.2020)  Foodstuffs (raw materials for the 
food industry, including: yellow flint 
maize, sorghum, soya and soya bean 
oil-cake)   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
accumulators (separadores acumuladores 
eléctricos) (HS 85079020), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  03.08.2020  184 Other medical supplies   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on oxygen 
and certain artificial respiration or other therapeutic 
respiration apparatus (HS 28044000; 90192000), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  23.04.2021    - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical  supplies   In force  
Costa Rica  Moratorium (deferral) of value added tax for the 
periods March, April and May 2020; no interest rate 
or penalty if paid by 31.12.2020 (G/MA/W/155)  
Elimination of partial payments of the profits tax 
due in April, May and June 2020; no interest rate 
or penalty if paid by 31.12.2020 (G/MA/W/155)  
Moratorium (deferral) of selective c onsumption tax 
for the periods March, April and May  2020; no 
interest rate or penalty if paid by 31.12.2020 
(G/MA/W/155)  20.03.2020  286 days  
(until 31.12.2020)  All products   Expired  
Moratorium (deferral) on import tariffs during the 
months of April, May and June  2020 on products in 
Chapter 25 -97 of the Central American Customs 
System (SAC). Tariffs must be paid by 31.12.2020. 
(G/MA/W/155)  20.03.2020  286 days  
(until 31.12.2020)  All products in HS Chapters 25 -97  Expired  
Exemption from VAT on commercial leases for the 
tax periods April, May and June  2020  
(G/MA/W/155)  20.03.2020  286 days  
(until 31.12.2020)  Unspecified   Expired  
Côte d'Ivoire  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
pharmaceutical products and medical equipment, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also 
exempted from VAT and other import duties  04.05.2020  Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 
Dominican 
Republic  Elimination of customs duties on imports 
(G/MA/W/149)  
Suspension of the tax on the transfer of 
industrialized goods and services (ITBIS) 
(G/MA/W/149)  17.03.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment 
(artificial respiration apparatus)  
- Protecti ve garments   Unspecified  
 Suspension of the selective consumption tax 
(G/MA/W/149)  17.03.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  - Sanitizers/Disinfectants  (ethyl 
alcohol)   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Expedited clearance procedures and extension of 
business hours at the customs administration  
(G/MA/W/149/Add.1)  16.04.2020 and 
17.04.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  All products   Unspecified  
 Suspension of levies, tax on the transfer of 
industrialized goods and services and other duties 
and charges (G/MA/W/149/Add.1)  16.04.2020  Unspecified  
(for the duration 
of the state of 
national 
emergency)  - Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   
- Other medical supplies 
(ther mometers)   Unspecified  
 Other trade facilitating measures, including the 
surcharge for late declaration, extension of dates 
for counting of certain legal periods, provision of 
digital signatures, electronic payments, digital 
registration of importers/exporters, acceptance of 
copies of SPS certificates, elimination of some 
certificates, improved priorities in risk analysis, etc. 
(G/MA/W/149/Add.1)  Various dates 
starting on 
20.03.2020  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Ecuador  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment and pharmaceutical 
ingredients (HS Chapters 28; 30; 39; 40; 62; 65; 
90), due to the COVID -19 pandemic (originally 
implemented on 22 March 2020)  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective  garments  
- Pharmaceuticals   Expired  
El Salvador  Temporary elimination of import tariffs under 
scarcity quotas on certain products, e.g. on rice in 
the husk (paddy or rough) (import quota of 20,000 
metric tonnes); on maize (maíz amarillo) (import 
quota of 180,000 metric tonnes); and on maize 
(maíz blanco) (import quota of 140,000 metric 
tonnes), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  23.03.2020  283 Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of the Central American 
Common Tariff on imports of certain food products, 
pharmaceutical products and personal protective 
equipment (HS Chapters 04; 07; 10; 11; 19; 20; 
21; 28; 30; 34; 38; 40; 96), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Certain products also exempted from 
VAT 20.03.2020  57 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Foodstuffs  
- Soap   Expired  
Eurasian 
Economic 
Union2 Extension of the list of imported goods exempted 
from customs tariffs (HS 28092000; 28470000; 
29021900; 29053920; 29053925; 29094300; 
29121900; 29173400; 29181998; 33029090; 
34021900; 39069090; 39119099; 39123100; 
39123985; 39204310; 40169997; 65050090; 
65061010), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  03.07.2020  Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 
2 The following WTO Members are part of the Eurasian Economic Union: Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Russian Federation.    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
food products (e.g. potatoes, onions, garlic, 
cabbage, carrots, peppers, rye, rice, buckwheat, 
buckwheat groats, baby food and raw materials for 
its production, juices), and medicines, pipettes, 
disinfection systems , endoscopes and contactless 
thermometers, medical substances, refrigerators 
and containers for medical purposes (HS Chapters 
7; 10; 11; 17; 19; 20; 21; 28; 29; 30; 35; 38; 39; 
42; 48; 76; 84; 87; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  18.04.2020  73 - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Foodstuffs  
- Protective  garments   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products, e.g. organic chemicals; amine -function 
compounds; ationic organic surface -active agents; 
non-ionic organic surface -active agents; antisera; 
wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; 
surgical  gloves; personal protective equipment; 
and instruments and appliances used in medical, 
surgical sciences (in  03.04.2020  362 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Protective  garments   Expired  
HS Chapters 17; 21; 25; 28; 29; 30; 34; 35; 38; 
39; 40; 42; 48; 63; 70; 76; 84; 90; 94; 96), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic       
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on lactose 
and lactose syrup; certain food preparations; 
inorganic chemicals; organic chemicals; gelatine; 
miscellaneous chemical products; plastics and 
articles thereof; folding carton, boxes and cases; 
aluminium containers for compressed or liquified 
gas; and freezers of the upright type (HS Chapters 
17; 21; 28; 29; 35; 38; 39; 42; 48; 76 ; 84), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  18.04.2020  347 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary simplification of the country of origin 
confirmation procedure applied to goods imported 
from developing and LDCs, including through a 
possibility to provide electronic or paper copy of 
the certificate of origin  18.04.2020  987 All products   In force 
 Amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards 
temporary measures in relation to value added tax 
applicable to COVID -19 vaccines and in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices in response to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Members States may take one 
of the following measures: (i) apply a reduced rate 
to the supply of COVID -19 in vitro diagnostic 
medical devices and services closely linked to those 
devices; (ii) grant an exemption with deductibility 
of VAT paid at the preceding stage in respect of the 
supply of COVID -19 in vitro diagnostic medical 
devices and services closely linked to those devices 
Member States may grant an exemption with 
deductibility of VAT paid at the preceding stage in 11.12.2020  750 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Vaccines   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
respect of the supply of COVID -19 vaccines and 
services closely linke d to those vaccines Only 
COVID -19 vaccines authorized by the Commission 
or by Member States shall be eligible for the 
exemption  
European 
Union  Amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards 
temporary measures in relation to value added tax 
applicable to COVID -19 vaccines and in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices in response to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Members States may take one 
of the following measures: (i) apply a reduced rate 
to the supply of COVID -19 in vitro diagnostic 
medical devices and services closely  11.12.2020  750 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Vaccines   In force  
linked to those devices; (ii) grant an exemption 
with deductibility of VAT paid at the preceding 
stage in respect of the supply of COVID -19 in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices and services closely 
linked to those devices Member States may grant 
an exemption with deductibility of VAT paid at the 
preceding stage in respect of the supply of COVID -
19 vaccines and services closely linked t o those 
vaccines Only COVID -19 vaccines authorized by the 
Commission or by Member States shall be eligible 
for the exemption       
 Communication from the Commission - European 
Commission Guidelines: Facilitating Air Cargo 
Operations during COVID -19 outbreak The 
Guidelines aim to ensure essential transport flows 
Member States are requested to facilitate air cargo 
operations during the COVID -19 outbreak  Unspecified  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Implementation of Green Lanes under the 
Guidelines for border management measures to 
protect health and ensure the availability of goods 
and essential services In order to preserve the EU -
wide operation of supply chains and ensure the 
functioning of the Single Market for goods, 
wherever inte rnal border controls exist or have 
been introduced, member States are requested to 
designate immediately all the relevant internal 
border -crossing points of the trans -European 
transport network (TEN -T) and additional ones, as 
"green lane" border crossings,  for land (road and 
rail), sea and air transport  Unspecified  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Relief from import duties and VAT exemption on 
importation granted for goods needed to combat 
the effects of the COVID -19 outbreak during 2020 
The goods are intended for one of the following 
uses: (i) distribution free of charge by bodies and 
organizations to persons affected by or at risk from 
COVID -19 or involved in combating the COVID -19 30.01.2020  456 Goods needed to combat the effects 
of the COVID -19   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
outbreak; (ii) being made available free of charge 
to the pe rsons affected by or at risk from COVID -
19 or involved in combating the COVID -19 
outbreak while remaining the property of the 
bodies and organizations; and (iii) the goods are 
imported for release for free circulation by or on 
behalf of state organizations , including state 
bodies, public bodies and other bodies governed by 
public law or by or on behalf of organizations 
approved by the competent authorities in the 
member States  
Fiji Temporary elimination of import excise duty (from 
15%) on ethanol for the production of hand 
sanitizers Temporary elimination of import fiscal 
duties on certain products, e.g. hand sanitizers and 
antibacterial hand wash; gloves, masks; disposable 
hair nets; disinfectant wipes; tissue papers; face 
shields (medical use); medical goggles and 
spectacles; protective garments; long -sleeved 
medical gowns; ethanol for companies involved in 
hand sanitizer production; disinfectants/sterilization 
products; hospital beds; hydrogen peroxide; paper 
bed sheets; thermometers; air purifiers; and boots 
(specifically used in the medical environment), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other  medical supplies  
- Protective  garments  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Temporary elimination of VAT on imports of certain 
products, e.g. vaccines and pharmaceutical 
products (HS Chapter 30); medical equipment (HS 
Chapter 90); scanners and cameras used in 
medical examinations; hand sanitizers and 
antibacterial hand wash; gloves, masks; disposable 
hair nets; disinfectant wipes; tissue papers; face 
shields  (medical use); medical goggles and 
spectacles; protective garments of rubberized 
materials; long -sleeved medical gowns; ethanol for 
companies involved in hand sanitizer production; 
disinfectants/sterilization products; hospital beds; 
hydrogen peroxide; pa per bed -sheets; 
thermometers; air purifiers; and boots (specifically 
used in the medical environment), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective  garments  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
Germany  Declaration of supply shortage for pneumococcal 
vaccines, due to the COVID -19 pandemic the 
declaration facilitates reallocation and import of 
vaccines  17.03.2020  Unspecified  Vaccines   Unspecified  
Guyana  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
PPE, medical equipment, disinfectant (HS Chapters 
21; 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 48; 61; 62; 63; 
65; 84; 90), due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
Imports also exempted from VAT and excise taxes  26.03.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
India  24x7 custom clearance facility has been 
implemented at all custom formations to avoid any 
supply chain disruption (G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Exemption of customs duty on ventilators, personal 
protection equipment, Covid -19 testing kits and 
inputs for these good. (G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  Critical goods used for fighting 
Covid -19, such as medical 
equipment, drugs and 
pharmaceuticals, testing kits, PPEs   Unspecified  
 Local custodians (Inland Container Depots and 
Container Freight Stations) to exempt container 
detention charges during the lockdown period. 
(G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Specialized helpdesks, clearance, simplification and 
other customs -related measures (G/MA/W/171)  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Amendments introduced to the import policy of 
Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition 
in HS Chapters 72; 73; 86, Schedule -I (import 
policy), resulting in an extension of validity to 135 
days to automatic registration number generated 
under the Steel Import Monitoring System "SIMS" 
until 31 March 2020, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  31.03.2020  Unspecified  Other products   Unspecified  
 Imports of certain medical and surgical instruments 
and apparatus (HS 9018; 9019; 9020; 9021; 
9022) exempted from the "health cess"  01.04.2020  Unspecified  Face and eye protection   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs (from 10%) 
on: (i) Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical 
Ingredients (API); (ii) on Beta Cyclodextrin 
(SBEBCD) used in manufacture of Remdesivir, 
subject to the condition that the importer follows 
the procedure set out in the Customs (Import of 
Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017; 
and (iii) on injection Remdesivir, due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  31.10.2021  Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
goods to fight COVID -19, e.g. COVID -19 vaccines, 
oxygen concentrator, medical oxygen, oxygen 
canisters, oxygen filling systems, oxygen storage 
tanks, oxygen generator, ISO containers for 
shipping oxygen, oxygen cylinders including 
cryogenic cylinders and tanks, ventilators  24.04.2021  98 - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical su pplies  
- Vaccines   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
inflammatory diagnostic (marker) kits, namely - 
IL6, D -Dimer, CRP (C -Reactive Protein), LDH 
(Lactate De -Hydrogenase), ferritin, Pro Calcitonin 
(PCT) and blood gas reagents, due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  30.04.2021  Unspecified  COVID -19 Test kits  Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on: (i) 
artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration 
apparatus (ventilators) (HS 9018; 9019); (ii) face 
masks and surgical masks (HS Chapter 63); (iii) 
personal protection equipment (HS Chapter 62); 
(iv) COVID -19 testing kits (HS Chapters 30 and 
38); and (v) inputs for the manufacture of items (i) 
to (iv) subject to the condition that the importer 
follows the procedure set out in the Customs 
(Import of Go ods at Concessional Rate of Duty) 
Rules, 2012, due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
Imports also exempted from the Health Cess  09.04.2020  174 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments   Expired  
 Temporary exemption of goods specified in 
notification Nos 27/2021 -Customs and 28/2021 -
Customs, from Integrated Good and Services Taxes 
"IGST" levied thereon at the time of import subject 
to conditions as follows: (i) when such goods are 
imported into Indi a free of cost for the purpose of 
COVID Relief by a state government, or any entity, 
relief agency, or statutory body empowered in this 
regard by any state government; (ii) said goods 
are received from abroad for free distribution in 
India for the purpose of COVID relief; and (iii) 
follows the procedure prescribed in the notification  03.05.2021  58 Goods for the purpose of COVID 
Relief   Expired  
 Temporary reduction of the Integrated Good and 
Services Taxes "IGST" on oxygen concentrator, 
imported for personal use (HS 9804), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  01.05.2021  60 Medical devices and equipment   Expired  
Indonesia  Amendments introduced to the list of products used 
in the treatment of COVID -19 granted temporary 
elimination of import tariffs (HS Chapters 30; 38; 
63; 90)  08.10.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment   Unspecified  
 Extension of the exemption from VAT and income 
taxes on imports of certain medical and 
pharmaceutical products  01.01.2021  364 Pharmaceuticals   Expired  
 Postponing the payment of excise duties on imports 
of certain goods, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  09.04.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import certification 
requirements on imports of certain products, e.g. 
masks and personal protective equipment, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  23.03.2020  99 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Soap   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import certification 
requirements on imports of onions and garlic (HS 
0703), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  18.03.2020  74 Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical and pharmaceutical products used in the 
treatment of COVID -19 (HS Chapters 29; 30; 38; 
40; 62; 63; 90) Imports also exempted from VAT 
and income taxes  17.04.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on vaccines 
essential in combatting COVID -19, raw materials 
used in the production of the vaccine, and 
equipment necessary for its production and 
handling Imports also exempted from other taxes  26.11.2020  Unspecified  - Pharmaceuticals  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
 Reduction of import tariffs and excise duties on 
certain products (oxygen, diagnostic or laboratory 
reagents; pharmaceutical products; containers for 
compressed or liquified gas of iron or steel; valves 
and similar appliances, artificial respiration 
apparatus), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  12.07.2021  Unspecified  - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
Jamaica  Temporary reduction of export fees and charges, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.04.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Japan  Elimination of import tariffs on gloves, of polymers 
of vinyl chloride, of a thickness of less than 02 mm 
(HS 392620)  01.04.2020  Unspecified  Gloves   Unspecified  
Exemption of customs duty and (domestic) 
consumption tax for imported goods which are 
proved to be provided free of charge  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Extension of time limits for customs procedures, 
including those for payment of customs duties in 
certain cases, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  11.05.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Prioritization of customs clearance for relief goods 
relating to countermeasures to the COVID -19 and 
other goods that require an urgent clearance to 
maintain the lifeline  03.03.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Refund of, reduction of, or exemption from certain 
customs fees, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  11.05.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
Simplified import and export declaration forms for 
relief goods relating to countermeasures to the 
COVID -19 etc  03.03.2020  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 Exemption of customs duty and (domestic) 
consumption tax for imported goods which are 
proved to be provided free of charge  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Korea, Rep. of  Waiver of customs duties on imports 
(G/MA/W/147)  
Expedited approval and customs clearance 
(G/MA/W/147)  20.03.2020  102 days  
(until 30.06.2020)  Face and eye protection (surgical 
and filtering respirators, and melt 
blown filters)   Expired  
 
 Inclusion of surgical and protective masks, hand 
sanitizers and thermometers in the list of tariff 
exemptions for self -use of small quantities of goods  01.03.2020  152 - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
Lao Temporary elimination of import tariffs and other 
duties on medical devices and other products for 
prevention, control (e.g. masks, sanitizers, medical 
equipment), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Madagascar  Elimination of import tariffs on certain 
pharmaceutical products, PPE and gloves Imports 
also exempted from VAT (HS 30051000; 
30059000; 30061000; 30062000; 30063000; 
30064000; 30067000; 38089410; 38089490; 
38220000; 40151100; 63079030)  25.01.2021  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
Malaysia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on face 
masks (effective 23 March 2020); on PPE, medical 
equipment and COVID -19 consumables (effective 
23 March 2020); and on raw materials, 
undenatured ethyl alcohol and denatured ethyl 
alcohol used for the production of hand sanitizers 
(effective 30 March 2020) (HS 38089490; 
63079040; 63079090; 90251919; 90259010; 
84192000; 90273010; 94029010; 90118000; 
84185091; 90275010; 63079040; 90049050; 
39262090; 39269039; 40151100;  40151900; 
61161090; 62160010; 65050020; 62101019; 
62102040; 62103040; 62104090; 62105090; 
48189000; 39173391), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from sales taxes 
and excise duties  Several dates  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Maldives  Temporary reduction of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment (e.g. hand 
sanitizers, disinfectants, protective masks, hand 
wash, gloves used for medical purposes, and face 
shields), due to the COVID -19 pandemic Imports 
also exempted from processing fee's  17.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap   Unspecified  
Mali Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment (e.g. hand 
sanitizers, disinfectants, protective masks, gloves) 
and pharmaceutical products due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from VAT  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Mauritius  Temporary elimination of export charges imposed 
by the Port Authority and cargo handling 
corporation, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  Unspecified  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of VAT on imports of 
protective masks, gloves, test kits, breathing 
appliances, hand sanitizers and certain medical 
equipment (HS 63079030; 90200000; 38089410), 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  24.03.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Mexico  Creation of 3 new tariff lines, resulting in the 
elimination of import tariffs on vaccines essential in 
combatting COVID -19 and aluminium containers 
for oxygen (HS 30022010; 76130002; 76130099)  23.02.2021    - Other medical supplies  
- Vaccines   In force  
Moldova, 
Republic of  Temporary elimination of excise duties on imports 
of undistorted ethyl alcohol for use in antiseptic 
products (disinfectants, biocides and antibacterial 
cosmetics) (HS 22071000), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  26.03.2020  173 Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Mongolia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on rice 
(buckwheat, millet), vegetable oil, animal feeds, 
grass, fodder seeds, edible wheat, wheat germ, 
oilseeds, vegetable crude oil (HS Chapters 05; 10; 
11; 12; 15; 23) due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
Imports also exempted from VAT  01.12.2020  212 Foodstuffs   Expired  
 Temporary reduction of import tariffs on diagnostic 
or laboratory kits, medical drugs, medical 
equipment and medical devices, disinfectants and 
masks (HS Chapters 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40; 62; 
63; 65; 73; 74; 76; 84; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from VAT  09.04.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
Myanmar  Reduction of the import license fees (from ad 
valorem rate to non -ad valorem rate), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic (before COVID -19, the fee 
was based on the cif value of the goods up to a 
maximum of MMK 90,000 The MOC set the fixed 
rate at MMK 30,000 per li cence)  06.04.2020  359 Unspecified   Expired  
Myanmar  Temporary elimination of import license fees on 
medicines and raw materials used in medicines, 
due to the COVID -19 pandemic  11.04.2020  Unspecified  Pharmaceuticals   Unspecified  
 Temporary reduction of demurrage charges (from 
100% to 50%) for all imports and exports, due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  09.04.2020  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
Nepal  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on medical 
grade oxygen (liquid and gaseous oxygen); 
helmets for non -invasive ventilators; oxygen 
cylinder, liquid oxygen container, liquid oxygen 
tank, oxygen cannister, ISO containers for shipping 
oxygen and cryogenic road transport tank for 
oxygen; vacuum pressure swing absorption 
"VPSA", pressur e swing absorption "PSA", oxygen 
plants and cryogenic oxygenic air separation units 
"ASU"; oxygen cylinder valve; syringe pump, 
infusion pump, high flow nasal cannula; ICU 
monitor; oxygen concentrator, venturi mask, 
reservoir mask, ventilator mask, non -Invasive 
ventilator mask, ventilator circuit, oxygen 
connectors and tubbing, oxygen filling system, 
oxygen generators, compressors, tubbing, 
humidifiers and viral filters for ventilators, oro -
nasal masks and nasal masks for non -invasive 
ventilators; oxygen fl owmeter and oxygen 
regulator; blood gas analyser; and ICU bed (HS 
28044000; 90192000; 73110000; 8421; 
84818090; 90183900; 90189000; 90268000; 
90271000; 94029000), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from other taxes 
and fees  26.04.2021  Unspe cified - Medical devices  and equipment  
- Other medical  supplies   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary reduction of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment, machinery for 
production of face masks, non -woven fabrics, 
elastic ropes, medical equipment and 
pharmaceutical products, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (HS 84490010; 56031100; 56039100; 
56041000; 7226; 39262011; 39262021; 
39262031; 39262041;62079110; 62079910; 
62089110; 62089210;62089910; 62101010; 
62102010; 62103010; 62104010; 62105010; 
62113210; 6211 3310; 62113910; 62114210; 
62114210; 62114310; 62114910; 65050011; 30; 
38210000; 38220000; 40151100; 63079020; 
84192010; 90251100; 90251910; 90192000; 
90189000; 90049000)  29.05.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
New Zealand  Elimination of customs duties on imports, which 
would take place initially through "tariff 
concessions" and, once in the recovery phase, as 
elimination of MFN applied duties. (G/MA/W/150)  15.04.2020  Permanent  Wide range of products including:  
- COVID -19 test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective gar ments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
- Vaccines  
- Other medical supplies  
- Other products (e.g. vitamins)   In force  
 12-month deferral of the scheduled fees and 
charges for Customs' clearance of imported and 
exported goods across New Zealand's border, due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.04.2020  Unspecified  All products   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
soap, testing kits, diagnostic reagents (HS 3401; 
3822), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  25.03.2020  66 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Soap   Expired  
Nigeria  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on essential 
medical supplies (HS Chapters 30; 38; 39; 40; 48; 
61; 62; 65; 84; 90) used in the treatment of 
COVID -19 Imports also exempted from VAT  01.05.2020  184 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Vaccines   Expired  
North 
Macedonia  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (HS Chapters 32; 39; 40; 41; 43; 44; 52; 
54; 55; 56; 58; 59; 60; 64; 70; 71; 76; 82; 84; 
85; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.01.2021  364 Protective garments   Expired  
Pakistan  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on oxygen 
gas and its cylinders, and cryogenic tanks (HS 
28044000; 73110090; 7311), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  01.07.2020  91 Other medical  supplies   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Panama  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products (HS Chapters 28; 34; 38; 40;  19.03.2020  377 - Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
48; 62; 63; 94), due to the COVID -19 pandemic    - Soap    
Paraguay  Adjustment of fees related to the importation of 
goods, resulting in a 30 -40% reduction in import 
costs, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.07.2020  183 - Unspecified   Expired  
 Extension of the temporary elimination of import 
tariffs on certain personal protective equipment, 
pharmaceutical products, medical or surgical 
instruments and apparatus due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (in NCM Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 
38; 39; 40; 56; 62; 63; 65; 90)  01.10.2020  181 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Extension of the temporary reduction of import 
tariffs on certain products included in Paraguay's 
exception list to the Mercosur Common Tariff (lista 
de excepciones) (NCM Chapters 18; 20; 22; 29; 
34; 37; 39; 40; 42; 66; 67; 69; 70; 71; 73; 76; 
82; 83; 84; 85; 90; 91; 92; 94; 95; 96), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic  12.03.20 20 110 - Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Further extension of the temporary reduction of 
import tariffs on certain products included in 
Paraguay's exception list to the Mercosur Common 
Tariff (lista de excepciones) (NCM  Chapters 18; 20; 
22; 29; 34; 37; 39; 40; 42; 66; 67; 69; 70; 71; 
73; 76; 82; 83; 84; 85; 87; 90; 91; 92; 94; 95; 
96), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.01.2021  Unspecified  - Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment, pharmaceutical 
products, machinery and mechanical appliances, 
vehicles, transport equipment, medical or surgical 
instruments and apparatus due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (in NC M Chapters 28; 38; 40; 62; 63; 
84; 85; 86; 87; 89; 90; 94)  Unspecified  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary reduction of VAT (to 5%) on imports of 
certain personal protective equipment and 
pharmaceutical products (NCM 22072019; 
28289011; 29252923; 30039057; 30049047; 
34022000; 38089419; 38089429; 38220090; 
39069049; 39262000; 40151100; 40151900; 
56031130; 56031240; 56031340; 62101000; 
6307 9010; 63079090; 65050090; 90049020; 
90183119; 90183924; 90183929; 90183999; 
90189099; 90200090), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  20.03.2020  194 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
 Temporary VAT reduction (to 05%) on imports of 
vaccines essential in combatting COVID -19 06.04.2021  269 Vaccines   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Peru Temporary elimination of import tariffs (from 11% 
and 6%) on pharmaceutical products and personal 
protective equipment (77 tariff lines at 10 -digit 
level, in HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 39; 40; 62; 
63; 65; 90), due to the COVID -19 pandemic  01.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
Philippines  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on qualified 
manufacturers and suppliers of medicines, medical 
equipment and devices, personal protective 
equipment (PPEs), surgical equipment and 
supplies, laboratory equipment and re -agents and 
their packaging, medical supplies, tools and 
consumables (alcohol, sanitizers, 
thermometers),raw materials, COVID -19 testing 
kits, or any other articles needed in the supply 
chain such as capital equipment, spare parts, and 
accessories (HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 33; 34; 
35; 37; 38; 39; 40; 44; 48; 52; 54; 55; 59; 62; 
63; 65 70; 84; 90; 94; 96), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic Imports also exempted from other taxes 
and fees (originally effective from 24 March 2 020 
to 23 May 2020)  Unspecified  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap   Unspecified  
Qatar  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical supplies and food products, due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  Unspecified  272 Foodstuffs   Unspecified  
Russian 
Federation  Extension of the list of imported medical products 
exempted from VAT (HS 29; 30; 38; 39; 40; 62; 
63; 65; 84; 85; 90), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  06.04.2020  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary (1 month) exemption from weight 
control of vehicles transporting food and non -food 
necessities in trailers and semi -trailers of the 
platform type with a tented top, as well as in vans, 
trailers, semi -trailers of the refrigerated and 
isothermal type, due to the COVID -19 pandemic  21.03.2020  35 Unspecified   Expired  
Saint Kitts and 
Nevis  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
products, e.g. vegetables, fruits, fruit juices, cold 
preparations, vitamins, hand sanitizers, hands 
sanitizer dispensing machines, rubbing alcohol, 
gloves, masks, and cleansing or sanitizing wipes 
(HS Cha pters 07; 08; 20; 21; 29; 30; 34; 39; 40; 
48; 63; 90), due to the COVID -19 pandemic 
Imports also exempted from VAT  26.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs  
- Gloves  
- Soap   Expired  
Saudi Arabia, 
Kingdom of  Postponing the collection of customs duties on 
imports for a period of 30 days against the 
submission of a bank guarantee, for the next three 
months and setting the necessary criteria for 
extending the postponement period for the most 
affected activities as needed, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  Unspecified  Unspecified  Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
Singapore  Elimination of MFN applied duties for essential 
goods (G/MA/W/151)  
Refrain from imposing export prohibitions or 
restrictions on essential goods (G/MA/W/151)  
Expedite the movement of essential goods through 
sea and airports  
(G/MA/W/151)  15.04.2020  Permanent  Wide range of products including:  
- COVID -19 test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Foodstuffs  
- Gloves  
- Medical consumables  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap  
- Vaccines  
- Other medical supplies  
- Other products (e.g. vitamins ) 
- Most agricultural products   In force  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
medicated samsu and other samsu (HS 2208), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  15.04.2020  Unspecified  - Sanitizers /Disinfectants   Unspecified  
 Temporary relaxation of import licensing 
requirements for hand sanitizers, masks, 
thermometers, and protective gear (HS 392620; 
401511; 401519; 481850; 611610; 621010; 
621020; 621030; 621040; 621050; 621600; 
630790; 650500; 900490; 902000; 902519), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic Importers do not 
require an importer's li cence from the Health 
Science Authority of Singapore (HSA) Instead, 
importers only need to notify the HSA of their 
intention to import, as well as provide information 
on the brand and quantity of the devices to be 
imported into Singapore They must also mai ntain 
proper sales and distribution records, which might 
be required for submission when necessary (such 
as for a recall of products)  31.01.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical supplies  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Unspecified  
South Africa  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on vaccines 
essential in combatting COVID -19 (HS 30022011; 
30022019; 30022090) Imports also exempted from 
VAT 12.02.2021    Vaccines   In force  
Spain  Extension of timeframes for payment of certain 
customs debts and related taxes (during the period 
2 March 2020 to 30 May 2020), due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  02.03.2020  89 Unspecified   Expired  
Sri Lanka  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on face 
masks  17.05.2021  Unspecified  Face and eye protection   Unspecified  
Switzerland  Suspension of customs duties  
(G/MA/W/154)  10.04.2020  182 days  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary increase of the 2020 import quotas Nos 
7 and 9 for birds' eggs, milk and cream, and butter 
(HS 04022111; 04022911; 04051011; 04051091; 
04059010; 04072110; 04079010), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  02.04.2020  273 - Foodstuffs   Expired  
Chinese Taipei  Requirement by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 
consultation with the Ministry of Health and Welfare 
and the Ministry of Finance, for importers of 
medical masks (HS 63079050) to apply in advance 
for an import approval from the Bureau of Foreign 
Trade (BOF), due to the COV ID-19 pandemic 
Importers can apply for the advance approval on 
the BOF's Mask Import Approval Application 
System Requirement to declare product flow on the 
system every Monday following the customs 
clearance date  16.09.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protect ion  Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs (from 75%) 
on masks, filtering efficiency of 94% or more, of 
textile materials (HS 63079050), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic  27.02.2020  89 Face and eye protection   Expired  
 Temporary reduction of import tariffs (from 20% to 
10%) on other undenatured ethyl alcohol of an 
alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 90% 
volume (HS 22071090), due to the COVID -19 
pandemic  27.02.2020  181 Sanitizers /Disinfectants   Expired  
Turkey  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on ethyl 
alcohol Temporary elimination of additional 
customs duties (13% and 20%) on breathing 
machines and medical masks, due to the COVID -19 
pandemic (HS 22072000; 63079098; 90192000)  25.03.2020  174 - Face and eye protection  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants   Expired  
Ukraine  Amendments introduced in the list of imported 
products to fight COVID -19 exempted from VAT 
(HS Chapters 28; 30; 38; 39; 48; 62; 63; 73; 90)  01.04.2021  Unspecified  - COVID -19 Test kits 
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Protective  garments   Unspecified  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
medicine, medical goods and medical equipment 
(HS Chapters 22; 28; 29; 30; 34; 38; 39; 40;42; 
48; 61; 62; 63; 65; 70; 84; 85; 90; 94), due to 
the COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted 
from VAT  21.03.2020  123 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical devices and equipment  
- Protective garments  
- Sanitizers/Disinfectants  
- Soap   Expired  
United 
Kingdom  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical items which are critical in the response to 
COVID -19 All products listed by the World Health 
Organization in June 2020 as COVID -19 critical are 
able to enter the UK tariff free These tariff s 
suspension will be in place for 12 months and will 
be subject to review . (G/MA/W/175)  01.01.2021  730 - Products listed by WHO as COVID -
19 critical  
 
- 14 goods  from WTO's indicative 
list of COVID -19 vaccine inputs  Modified and extended 
on 29.10.2021  In force    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
medical supplies, equipment and protective 
garments (HS Chapters 22; 28; 30; 34; 38; 39; 
40; 48; 56; 61; 62; 63; 65; 84; 90), due to the 
COVID -19 pandemic Imports also exempted from 
VAT. (G/MA/W/175)  27.03.2020  
(applied 
retroactively to 
imports as of 
01.01.2020)  365 - COVID -19 Test kits  
- Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Protective  garments  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants  
- Soap   Expired  
United States  Temporary exclusion of certain products from the 
additional duty of 25% on a list of products from 
China (imposed on 1 September 2019) Published 
on 20 March 2020 but effective retroactively from 1 
September 2019  01.09.2019  365 Protective garments   Expired  
 Temporary exclusion of certain products from the 
additional duty of 25% on a list of 19 products 
from China (imposed on 1 September 2019) 
Published on 20 March 2020 but effective 
retroactively from 1 September 2019  01.09.2019  365 - Protective garments  
- Soap   Expired  
 Temporary postponement of the time to deposit 
certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees during the 
national emergency concerning the COVID -19 
outbreak 90 calendar -day deferment period on 
formal entry payments for importers with 
significant financial hardsh ip (applicably to 
payments for goods imported in March and April  Unspecified  Unspecified  Unspecified   Unspecified  
 2020) Imports subject to AD/CVD duties, and 
Section 201, 232 and 301 trade remedies are not 
included in this relief effort No interest will accrue 
for postponed payments of estimated duty, taxes, 
and fees during the 90 -day postponement period       
Uruguay  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on certain 
personal protective equipment and pharmaceutical 
products, due to the COVID -19 pandemic (NCM 
Chapters 28; 30; 34; 35; 38; 39; 40; 56; 62; 63; 
65; 90; 94) Imports also exempted from other 
duties and taxes .  (G/MA/W/173)  24.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other  medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective  garments  
- Soap  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
 Simplified customs procedure for COVID -19 
essential goods. (G/MA/W/173)  24.03.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Other  medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective  garments  
- Soap  
- Vaccines   Unspecified  
Viet Nam  Temporary import taxes exemption on medical and 
certain personal protective equipment used in the 
fight of COVID -19 pandemic (HS Chapters 38; 39; 
56; 60; 63; 72; 73; 76)  07.02.2020  Unspecified  - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Other medical supplies  
- Pharmaceuticals  
- Protective garments   Unspecified    
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Member  Measure type  First introduced 
on (date)  Duration (days)  Covered products  Renewed / extended 
/ modified  Current status  
 Temporary elimination of import tariffs on non -
woven fabrics for the production of protection 
clothing used in the fight of COVID -19 pandemic 
(HS 5603)  27.03.2020  Unspecified  Protective garments   Unspecified  
Zambia  Extension of the list of medical supplies used in the 
fight against COVID -19 (to 38 items) exempted of 
import tariffs Imports also exempted from VAT (e.g. 
PPE, disinfectants, ethyl alcohol, thermometers, 
sterilization products, ventilators) (HS 22071000; 
22089000)  01.04.2020  182 - Face and eye protection  
- Gloves  
- Medical  devices and equipment  
- Protective  garments  
- Sanitizers /Disinfectants   Expired  
Zimbabwe  Temporary elimination of import tariffs on 
undenatured ethyl alcohol; hydrogen peroxide; 
immunological products, put up in measured doses 
or in forms or packings for retail sales; 
thermometers and pyrometers; and medical 
equipment (HS 22071090; 22089099; 28470000; 
30021500; 90251100; 90251900; 90278000), due 
to the COVID -19 pandemic  30.03.2020  Unspecified  - Medical devices and equipment  
- Other medical  supplies  
- Sanitizers/ Disinfectants   Unspecified  
 
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  ANEXO 3 
TIPOS DE MEDIDAS QUE FIGURAN EN EL AN EXO 2 DEL DOCUMENTO G/L/59/REV.1  
Símbolo  Tipos de medidas  
CP-X Prohibición condicional de las exportaciones  
GQ-X Contingente global  
NAL-X Régimen de licencias de exportación no automáticas  
P-X Prohibición de las exportaciones  
 
 
 
   
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ANEXO 4 
DEFINICIÓN DE LAS CATEGORÍAS DE PRODUCTOS1 
Categoría de productos  Códigos del SA 2017  Designación de los productos  
Equipos de pruebas (test) de la 
COVID -19 3822.00  Equipos de pruebas (test) de la COVID -19 
3002.15  Equipos de pruebas (test) de la COVID -19 
9027.80  Instrumentos y aparatos para las pruebas de diagnóstico de la COVID -19 
3821.00  Equipo de hisopos y medio de transporte viral  
Protección facial y ocular  4818.90  Mascarillas de celulosa/papel  
6307.90  Mascarillas faciales textiles, sin filtro reemplazable ni partes mecánicas, entre ellas las mascarillas quirúrgicas y las 
mascarillas faciales desechables hechas de textiles no tejidos . Incluye las mascarillas conocidas como mascarillas N95 
con filtro de partículas.  
9020.00  Mascarillas de gas co n partes mecánicas o filtros reemplazables para la protección contra agentes biológicos . 
También  abarca aquellas mascarillas que llevan protección para los ojos o protectores faciales.  
9004.90  Gafas (anteojos) protectoras y de seguridad  
3926.90  Protectores faciales de plástico (que no solo cubren el área de los ojos)  
Productos alimenticios  Varios productos  Todas las sustancias utilizadas como alimento o para elaborar alimentos.  
Guantes  3926.20  Guantes de plástico  
4015.11  Guantes quirúrgicos de caucho  
4015.19  Otros guantes de caucho.  
6116.10  Guantes de punto o de ganchillo que han sido impregnados o cubiertos de plástico o caucho  
6216.00  Guantes textiles que no son de punto o de ganchillo  
Dispositivos y equipos médicos  9019.20  Ventiladores médicos (aparatos respiratorios de reanimación), oxigenación por membrana extracorporal, unidades 
de presión positiva continua en las vías respiratorias, unidades de bipresión positiva en las vías respiratorias (BiPap 
o BPap), concentr adores de oxígeno, humidificadores de oxígeno para aplicaciones de terapia de oxígeno, dispositivos 
de suministro de oxígeno para suministrar el oxígeno del dispositivo al paciente  
9026.80  Fluxímetro, flujómetro de tubo Thorpe para suministrar oxígeno 0 -15 l/min  
9019.20  Divisores de flujo  
9018.19  Oxímetros de pulso (pulsioxímetros)  
9022.12  Tomografía axial computarizada (TAC)  
9018.12  Máquinas de ultrasonido  
9018.11  Electrocardiógrafos  
9018.19  Dispositivos multiparamétricos de observación de pacientes  
9018.19 o  
9018.90  Laringoscopios  
9027.80  Detector de CO2 colorimétrico de espiración final  
9025.19  Termómetros de infrarrojos / termómetros digitales  
9018.90  Estetoscopios  
9018.90  Pinzas de intubación Magill  
9018.90  Equipos de intubación  
 
1 Las categorías de productos se basan, siempre que es posible, en la Referencia para la clasificación en el Sistema Armonizado  de los suministros médicos para la COVID -
19, Edición 3.01, disponible en hs-classification -reference_edition -3_en.pdf (wcoomd.org) .   
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Categoría de productos  Códigos del SA 2017  Designación de los productos  
8413.19 o  
9018.90  Bomba de infusión, con o sin accesorios  
9028.20  Cuenta gotas electrónico, fluidos intravenosos  
9018.90  Bombas de aspiración médicas  
9018.90  Tornos médicos para el acceso vascular  
7324.90  Lavabos con forma de riñón  
Productos farmacéuticos  Varios productos de los 
Capítulos 28, 29, 30  Todos los medicamentos y productos e ingredientes farmacéuticos a los que se ha aludido específicamente como 
relacionados con la pandemia de COVID -19.  
Prendas de vestir de protección  3926.20  Prendas de vestir de protección adecuadas para ambos sexos hechas de láminas de plástico, plásticos con refuerzo 
textil o plásticos con respaldo textil.  
4015.90  Prendas de vestir de protección adecuadas para ambos sexos hechas de láminas de caucho, caucho con refuerzo 
textil o caucho con respaldo textil.  
4818.50  Prendas de vestir de papel o celulosa y accesorios de vestir como batas de hospital desechables de papel, cubiertas de zapato s 
de papel, etc. E stos artículos están comprendidos aquí siempre y cuando  estén hechos de papel, pasta de papel, guata de 
celulosa o napa de fibras de celulosa . Sírvase consultar con la administración de aduanas del país importador si no se trata 
únicamente de papel o celulosa, dado que entonces podrían estar clasificados en otro lugar.  
6210.10  Prendas de vestir de protecció n para uso quirúrgico/médico compuestas de fieltro o tela sin tejer, estén o no 
impregnadas, recubiertas, revestidas o estratificadas (tejidos de las partidas 56.02 o 56.03) . Esto incluye las prendas 
de vestir obtenidas por hiladura directa.  
6210.40  Prendas de vestir de protección para hombres de uso quirúrgico/médico fabricadas con tejidos 
impregnados, recubiertos, revestidos o estratificados con plástico.  
6210.40  Prendas de vestir de protección para hombres hechas con telas cauchutadas.  
6210.50  Prendas de vestir de protección de uso quirúrgico/médico adecuadas para mujeres o para ambos sexos 
y fabricadas con tejidos impregnados, recubiertos, revestidos o estratificados con plástico.  
6210.50  Prendas de vestir de protección adecuadas para  mujeres o para ambos sexos hechas con telas cauchutadas.  
3926.20   "Mandil protector" – hecho de plástico, desechable  
3926.90  
4016.99  Cubiertas para calzado/cubrezapatos  – hechas de plástico o caucho, desechables  
4818.90  Cubiertas para calzado/cubrezapatos – hechas de celulosa/papel, desechables  
6307.90  Cubiertas para calzado/cubrezapatos – hechas de telas no tejidas, desechables  
Antisépticos/desinfectantes  2207.10  Solución de alcohol  
2208.90  Solución de alcohol  
3808.94  Desinfectante para manos  
3808.94  Otras preparaciones desinfectantes  
8419.20  Esterilizadores médicos, quirúrgicos o de laboratorio, entre ellos los autoclaves  
2847.00  Peróxido de hidrógeno a granel  
3004.90  Peróxido de hidrógeno presentado como un medicamento  
3808.94  Peróxido de hidrógeno acondicionado en preparaciones desinfectantes para la limpieza de superficies  
3808.94  Los demás desinfectantes químicos  
2905.12  Propan -1-ol (alcohol propílico) y propan -2-ol (alcohol isopropílico)  
2915.11  
2915.12  Ácido fórmico y sus sales    
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Categoría de productos  Códigos del SA 2017  Designación de los productos  
2918.21  Ácido salicílico y sus sales  
8539.49  Lámparas ultravioletas  
8539.50  Lámparas ultravioletas (LED)  
8543.70  Equipo de irradiación ultravioleta con fines de desinfección  
Jabón  3401.20  Jabón  
3401.11  Jabón  
3401.30  Jabones de manos o piel en general, líquidos o en crema, acondicionados para la venta al por menor  
Papel higiénico  4803.00  Papel higiénico  
4818.10  Papel higiénico  
Vacunas  3002.20  Vacunas para uso en medicina  
3002.30  Vacunas para uso en veterinaria  
Otros suministros médicos  Varios productos  Los demás suministros médicos, como los consumibles médicos, que no forman parte de ninguna de las categorías 
de productos mencionadas supra . 
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